Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 3 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 22nd, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

“Flight Lieutenant Tappin who was appointed flight commander in April, 1942 has participated in a number of hazardous operations. He led his squadron in the first sortie during the combined operations at Dieppe, on 19th August, 1942, and although his aircraft was severely damaged, he returned to base safely. Flight Lieutenant Tappin led the squadron in a further three sorties during these operations and despite the fierce enemy opposition he pressed home his attacks. He has displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high standard.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 157 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 14th, 1944

"Since being awarded the D.F.C. this officer has flown on many more operational sorties, during which he has destroyed one six engine B.V.222 enemy flying boat and two enem.v aircraft. On one occasion, when flying on patrol, Sqn. Ldr. Tappin intercepted and destroyed an He. 177. In the consequent air combat his aircraft was hit by fire from an enemy fighter and damaged. Nevertheless he pressed home another attack on a Ju. 88 which was lost in cloud cover. At all times this officer has shown a magnificent fighting spirit and grim determination, achieving his successes by careful planning and execution of every sortie."

Second DFC received as bar.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)